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new Lack of smoke detectors a factor in Winnipeg fire deaths

The Winnipeg house where five family members died in a fire last month had a working smoke detector, but it was on the wrong floor, fire officials have told CBC News. 3:01 PM ET

Manitoba appoints flood review panel

Manitoba is putting together a task force to review how the province handled last year's historic flood. 3:18 PM ET

Steinbach passes Thompson as Manitoba's 3rd biggest city

Steinbach's population has grown by more than 22 per cent in the past five years, far pushing it past Thompson as Manitoba's third largest city. 4:20 PM ET

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